Utility Worker II - Transitional (TEMP)

Location: Rochester, NY

Pay: 22.24/hr

This is an excellent entry level opportunity whicih will expose you to all aspects of electric and gas utilities and assign you bidding rights as a union member

About Us:

Rochester Gas & Electric Corp, an Avangrid Company – We keep the lights on, the house warm, while shining brightly every day. Avangrid is an energy services and delivery company that services over 3 million customer throughout New England and New York and with operations in 24 states.

We are looking for a motivated and skilled Utility Worker I worker to join our team. This role is critical in maintaining the efficiency and safety of our facilities.

Position Overview:

Oversees third party metering or directly reads electric and gas meters and records usage data. Oversees stocks of metering equipment and meter testing equipment, including smart meters. Oversees or installs, removes, field tests and keeps customer electric and/or gas meters in accordance with regulatory standards, organization's guidelines and fraud prevention codes. May interact with customers by answering questions or directing them to customer service or customer operations. In some cases may deliver the bill to consumer units.

Core Responsibilities

• Safely and effectively perform gas and electric tasks including but not limited to turn-on, turn-off, obtaining meter reads, and meter exchanges.
• Safely and effectively work field collections including in-person customer collections, notice delivery, disconnect for non-payment, and reconnect after disconnection.
• Report hazardous conditions, meter tampering, and meter conditions.
• Timely completion of assignments.
• Assist in ensuring data integrity and customer satisfaction.
• Adhere to safety policies and practices.
• Maintain current meter location records and maps.
• Proper care and maintenance of all assigned company equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Core Skills and Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be willing to work in various weather conditions including heat/cold, rain and snow.
• Must be willing to work extra hours as required, including storm work.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must successfully complete background check, drug screen, and audiogram.
• Must be particularly alert in observing hazards and avoiding accidents.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Must be a team player.
• Must be able to complete physically demanding tasks on a regular basis

AVANGRID’s employment practices and policies are geared to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At AVANGRID we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com